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Endocrine System Basics Quiz

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Which of the following is a main function of the endocrine system?

Regulating blood glucose (correct)
Synthesizing amino acids
Controlling muscle movement
Aiding in digestion

What are the basic categories of hormones?

Proteins and enzymes
Lipids and carbohydrates
Nucleic acids and vitamins
Amino acid based and steroids (correct)

What are hormones referred to as?

Nutrient carriers
Energy regulators
Building blocks
Messenger molecules (correct)

How are hormones transported in the body?

Through the circulatory system (blood) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a hormone?

Intracellular chemical signal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not from the main function of the endocrine system?

Controlling muscle movement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules are steroids, one of the basic categories of hormones?

Lipid molecules derived from cholesterol (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the endocrine system, hormones act on distant target cells and the effects are dependent on:

The programmed response of the target cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of key hormones in the endocrine system?

To influence activity of specific target tissues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?

To maintain blood glucose levels (B) Signup and view all the answers